Ofwat to set time-limited price control for Thames Tideway Tunnel
Ofwat has announced the measures it is taking to enable Thames Water’s activities on the Tideway Tunnel to be regulated under a separate price control.
Ofwat tightens up guidance on cost and performance reporting
Water industry regulator Ofwat is planning to tighten up its guidance on cost and performance reporting in the wake of variable reporting in the water companies’ AMP6 Business Plans.
European Commission takes Spain to court over waste water treatment
The European Commission is taking Spain to court over its ongoing failure to ensure that waste water is properly treated.
Labour to get tough on water companies’ finances and customer affordability
Labour has announced a series of sweeping reforms intended to strengthen the industry regulator Ofwat, ensure consumers get a fairer deal from the water companies and ensure companies behave more responsibly.
Ofwat sets out approvals process for 2015-16 water customer charges
Ofwat has set out its approach for approving the water companies’ charges to customers in England and Wales for 2015-16, together with details of data the companies will need to send to Ofwat as part of the process.
New study finds two thirds of consumers think PR14 proposals are 'acceptable'
A new study by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) shows that two thirds of water customers find the price review (PR14) proposals that have been put forward by Ofwat acceptable.
Govt updates small sewage discharges registration in England
The Environment Agency has updated the regulatory position ahead of new registration and permit requirements for small sewage discharges in England coming into force next year.
Ofwat warns: water cos that don’t get it right face more intrusion and burdensome regulation
Cathryn Ross, Chief Executive at Ofwat has warned that water companies who fail to meet the regulator’s expectations can expect more intrusive assurance processes and more burdensome regulation.
Simplified Tideway Tunnel complaints process will lower costs to customers
The Government is planning to streamline the complaints process for specialised infrastructure projects (SIPs), such as the Thames Tideway Tunnel, following a consultation.
Environment Agency “minded” to grant Cuadrilla shale exploration permits
The Environment Agency has announced a second period of consultation on Cuadrilla’s applications for environmental permits for the proposed shale gas exploration site at Plumpton in Lancashire – saying it is “minded” to permit them.
UK bathing sites meet 99.2% of EU Bathing Water Directive in 2014
Figures released today by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs show that this year, 605 out 610 bathing sites met the mandatory standards set by the European Commission.
MPs to examine Govt response to Natural Capital Committee report
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee is to conduct an inquiry into the Government’s response to the Natural Capital Committee’s second “State of Natural Capital” report - and will hear from Professor Dieter Helm, chair of the NCC, as part of it.
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BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development.
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